What is persicaria?
Persicaria is a genus of permanent flowers that thrive in mild zones. There are many different species in the family, but many share the same high, leaf stems and clusters of small flowers. Flowers come in different colors that can make them a desirable supplement to the domestic landscape, but some members of the family can be an invasive species. When spreading through the reproduction of rhizomes, species like Japanese Knotweed can quickly take over the garden.
belonging to the Polygonaceae family and from parts of Asia, which include Japan and China, these tall plants are known for their clusters of flowers and a long flower time. Many varieties of persicaria bloom throughout the summer months, when they do clusters of flowers, which can be up to 6 inches (about 15 cm) long. Non -invasive species can be highly valued by gardeners because they can grow into large clusters between 3 and 4 feet (about 0.9 to 1.2 m) high and only wide.
Most varieties have long stems with slender leaves in the shape of lance of different shades of green. Some, anywayKo Firetail, they are dark green, while others, such as Golden Arrow, are pale, yellowish green. Others, such as Japanese Knotweed, have round leaves that are colorful and various shades of green. The colors of flowers also depend on the species and cultivar and can be found from whitish green to dark red and pink.
Some cultivars of native Persicaria flowers were created in an effort to eliminate the invasive properties of the plant while maintaining the desired characteristics. Firetail Persicaria Mountain Fleece and album varieties do not spread as much as other varieties and still retain long, slender leaves and clusters of bright flowers. Some were created as a low -lying ground cover such as Dimitya Superba; These cultivars do not reach the heights of other varieties, but still have the same significant spikes of flowers.
plants of the genus Persicaria usually thrive in a wide range of conditions, from sunny areas to shadow and sucHé to wet land. Most of them will spread more and be higher when exposed to damp, partly sunny conditions, but can tolerate and adapt to less than perfect places. In some areas, flowers can be seen how well they bloom in a colder fall and at the beginning of the winter months. As garden plants, they can be very desirable for those individuals who want to draw butterflies and some species of wild birds.